We do know that there are many young ladies who qualify for this title, but they will have to apply. Here's what the committee is looking for: Age 14-18, interested in new experiences, willing to participate in charitable events and volunteering, friendly personality, and proud to be a Cape Bretoner. Applicants will be interviewed by the MTCB committee and if selected they will have a busy summer of activities before the final decision is made.

There are winners in scholastic, ambitious, and friendship categories as well as first and second runnerup, and the new Miss Teen CB receives a $1,000 scholarship. This is not a “Beauty” or “Brains” pagaent, but a way for young ladies to gain self-confidence and to make lasting friendships, while enjoying a fun summer. The deadline for applications is July 4 ; contact sherry@missteencapebreton.com or kianamacd@gmail.com for more information.

Credit must be given to Sherry MacDonald for taking it upon herself to re-activate the Miss Teen CB competition four years ago. It involves lots of organization and time, which Sherry gladly donates, and benefits so many girls. Watch for more details throughout the summer as the pagaent develops.

The Northside Art Show is celebrating it's 30th anniversary this year, with opening night Friday, June 13, from 6-9 p.m., and continuing on Saturday, June 14, from 1-9 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, from 1-5 p.m. Over those 30 years countless paintings have been displayed and sold, providing an outlet for the artists and for the public to see their talent. Some have been displaying at this show for years, for others it may be a first. Memorial High School art students will have between 10-15 pieces displayed as well as a mural, so that will be something different, as well as featured artist Marg MacKinnon of Island Silver, featuring jewelry that she designs and crafts herself.

The art show is held at the St. John Anglican Church on King Street, North Sydney.

For the first time, Memorial High School prom is not being held at the school. The Emera Center is the venue this year, and students are excited to see how it will be decorated for them. It is hoped that the stadium seating will allow more people to see the Grand March clearly, and the students will all be on the floor at once rather than in groups, which should cut down on the time the march takes. Anyone who has attended a prom recently knows the anguish of standing for hours, or sitting on bleachers waiting for “your girl or guy” to appear. It's such a big night for the graduates and they want their family to see them in all their finery. It's a bit like the Primary children at their first Christmas concert. They come out on stage and start scanning the audience to see a face they recognize, then there's a big grin and a bit of a wave. Now they can relax. Take Care

Dona Benac is a Northside resident and can be reached at dlbeb75@hotmail.com. Her column will appear every second Friday in the Northside/Victoria page of the Cape Breton Post.